After reading the Seven Words Sermon, Caracas Auxiliary Bishop Monsignor Luis Tineo on Good Friday said that while not easy it was "necessary to forgive" in order to reach reconciliation among Venezuelans.
 
"We cannot continue to live hating each other. We are the disciples of this Man who is with and empowers us to forgive one each other."

He stressed that Venezuela is going through a time when people have opposed views, violence is an everyday problem, and people are downhearted. However, he claim, the key to find a solution is "forgiveness."

"We have to give each other a second chance. Forgiveness is not just another virtue, but it is a necessity. We have to know how to forgive and ask for forgiveness."

According to Tineo, in the Holy Week Venezuelans massively attended religious ceremonies, thus responding to the Catholic Church's invitation to come near God, the Church and the sacraments.